Assistance for Hurricane-impacted Businesses

The following organizations are offering business-related support:

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
FEMA Application Hotline: 800.621.FEMA (3362)
Visit FEMA website

Small Business Administration (SBA)
SBA Assistance Hotline: 800.659.2955
Visit SBA website

Louisiana Small Business Development Center (LSBDC) Network
Technical assistance available by appointment.
Visit LSBDC website or contact 866.782.4159

Parish Offices of Emergency Preparedness
Visit OEP website

Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness
Visit GOHSEP website or contact 225.925.7500

Louisiana Department of Insurance
LDI Assistance Hotline: 800.259.5300
Visit LDI website

Louisiana Workforce Commission (LWC)
Locate a LWC Career and Business Solutions Center or check the status of your unemployment claim: 866.783.5567
Apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance: visit LWC website  


Other Resources for Hurricane-impacted Businesses

Louisiana Department of Revenue
Recognizes the IRS extension for income-related taxes and has postponed the filing and payment deadlines for several business taxes. 
Visit LDR website

Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
The Internal Revenue Service has postponed filing and payment deadlines for taxpayers who reside or have a business in affected areas of Louisiana.
Visit IRS website